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NJ A5149

NJ A5149
Reschedules June 2025 primary election date; provides for adjustment of date on which primary elections will be held if date coincides with period of religious observance.

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Introduced
12/16/2024
In Committee
12/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill reschedules the June 3, 2025 primary to take place on June 10, 2025, the following Tuesday, in order to accommodate a period of religious observance. The bill requires the Secretary of State to inform all county clerks, county boards of election, superintendents of elections, municipal clerks, and members of the public at large in this State of the rescheduled primary election day no later than seven days following the effective date of this bill. The Secretary of State will also be required to make all necessary adjustments to all deadlines required to be met ahead of a primary election pursuant to Title 19 of the Revised Statutes, and publish a calendar containing the adjusted dates to be used for the 2025 primary election pursuant to the bill This bill also requires the Secretary of State to reschedule the date of primary elections in any future year if the date of the primary elections coincides with a period of religious observance that limits significantly the usual activities of the followers of a particular religion or that would result in significant religious consequences for such followers. In such a scenario, the secretary must inform all county clerks, county boards of election, superintendents of elections, municipal clerks, and members of the public at large in this State of the rescheduled primary election no later than the first working day in January of the year in which the rescheduled election is to occur. Whenever the date of a primary election is rescheduled, the Secretary of State will be required to make all necessary adjustments to all deadlines required to be met ahead of a primary election pursuant to Title 19 of the Revised Statutes, and publish a calendar containing the adjusted dates to be used for that primary election pursuant to the bill. The bill defines "a period of religious observance" as any day or portion thereof on which a religious observance imposes a substantial burden on an individual's ability to vote in person on election day.

AI Summary

This bill specifically addresses the June 2025 primary election date and establishes a broader framework for rescheduling primary elections when they conflict with religious observances. For the 2025 primary election, the bill moves the date from June 3 to June 10, 2025, and requires the Secretary of State to notify county and municipal election officials and the public within seven days of the bill's enactment. More broadly, the bill requires the Secretary of State to reschedule future primary elections if the original date coincides with a religious observance that significantly limits the usual activities of religious followers or would result in significant religious consequences. In such cases, the new primary election date will be the first Tuesday following the religious observance period. The Secretary of State must notify election officials and the public by the first working day in January of the election year and adjust all related election deadlines. The bill defines a "period of religious observance" as any time when a religious observance substantially burdens an individual's ability to vote in person on election day. This legislation aims to ensure that religious followers are not disenfranchised by primary election scheduling conflicts.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 12/16/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5149
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5149_I1.HTM
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